In a joint operation with Moroccan authorities, Spanish security forces have arrested two individuals of Moroccan descent in Válfogona de Balaguer, Lleida. One of the suspects, a 26-year-old, has a history of imprisonment in Morocco due to activities linked to jihadist terrorism. As reported by Spanish media, the primary suspect allegedly entered Melilla irregularly two years ago before relocating to Lleida, where he was apprehended. Initially involved in the second-hand clothing
Bolivia veers to the right as the leftist government is ousted in the first round of the presidential elections held on Sunday, August 17. The upcoming runoff on October 19 will feature a showdown between two right-wing contenders: Senator Rodrigo Paz, who emerged as the frontrunner with 32.1% of the vote, and former President Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, who secured 26.8%. This rightward shift could play in Morocco's favor, especially regarding the Western Sahara issue. Bolivia currently recognizes
On August 9, 2025, Laayoune experienced a blistering 49.2°C, shattering its previous high of 47°C set in 2016. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) confirmed on Monday that this temperature was both an «absolute and monthly record», largely due to the hot, dry chergui winds sweeping in from the Sahara. This extreme heat was further aggravated by specific weather patterns, including an anticyclone and desert depression, coupled with clear skies that intensified
On Sunday, August 17, authorities at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport apprehended a woman and her daughter upon their arrival from a South Asian country. The pair is suspected of being part of a criminal network specializing in fraud and deception. According to security sources, the two women were the subject of national search warrants issued by the judicial police in Meknes. Investigations reveal that they, along with two of their children, used a social media platform to lure
Tragedy struck on Monday evening when a serious traffic accident claimed the lives of a driver and a young child at Ouad Aliane, on the road between Tangier and Ksar Sghir. The crash involved a violent collision between a worker transport vehicle and two light vehicles, as reported by a local source. The accident left 19 others injured, with varying degrees of severity. Six individuals are in critical condition and were rushed to the Mohamed V Regional Hospital in Tangier, while the deceased
Moroccan international Brahim Diaz is set to make his mark in La Liga this Tuesday, August 19, with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, where they will face Osasuna. Diaz is among the 22 players selected by coach Xabi Alonso, who announced his squad yesterday. The young Spanish-Moroccan talent, Thiago Pitarch, is also included. As an attacking midfielder, Brahim Diaz is a key asset for Alonso, who expressed high praise for him during a press conference. «I've seen him in
The United States Navy is preparing to kick off a new edition of the UNITAS exercise, set to take place from September 16 to October 6. This event will bring together «about 8,000 military personnel from 25 allied and partner nations», according to the U.S. Navy. Among the participating forces in these maneuvers, which have been conducted since 1960, will be Morocco's Royal Armed Forces (FAR) . UNITAS serves as a significant platform for Morocco to share expertise with the armed
Algeria's once steadfast 51-49 rule on foreign investment, a hallmark of its national sovereignty, has undergone a seismic shift. The Algerian government has introduced a new mining law that permits foreign entities to own up to 80% of shares in strategic sectors, reducing the Algerian stake to a mere 20%. These concession contracts can span up to 30 years and include provisions for renewal, transfer, and mortgaging. This policy change has ignited a fervent debate across Algeria. In a rare
Just like in June 2010, North Africans are gearing up to take part in a humanitarian mission to Gaza by boat. Morocco's PPS and the National Action Group for Palestine are rallying their supporters to join the initiative.
The Spanish National Police announced on Monday, August 18, the successful arrest of two individuals suspected of having ties to jihadist terrorism in Vallfogona de Balaguer (Lleida). This operation was conducted in close collaboration with Moroccan authorities. According to «Europa Press», citing security sources, the detainees are two young men, aged 24 and 26. They face charges related to self-radicalization through extremist propaganda, active involvement in terrorist